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Clapton Girls' Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Clapton Girls' Academy is a academy converter secondary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1185 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,185

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Clapton Girls' Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Clapton Girls' Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hackney. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hackney before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Clapton Girls' Academy — School Information

Full address
Laura Place, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0RB
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137442

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Frequently Asked Questions — Clapton Girls' Academy

Is Clapton Girls' Academy oversubscribed?

Clapton Girls' Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Clapton Girls' Academy?

Admission to Clapton Girls' Academy is managed by Hackney. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Clapton Girls' Academy cover?

Clapton Girls' Academy is a secondary school in London, Hackney, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Clapton Girls' Academy?

Clapton Girls' Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.